David B. Lawton

David Lawton practices in the area of admiralty and tort. He has extensive trial and appellate experience in various aspects of maritime law, including personal injury/death, maritime pollution, contract disputes, offshore rigs, and vessels and major casualties. Prior to joining Phelps Dunbar, he was with the Terriberry, Carroll, & Yancey, L.L.P. law firm in New Orleans.

EDUCATION:

• Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1977
• Brown University, A.B., 1973

ADMISSIONS : Louisiana

Membership:

• Louisiana State Bar Association
• New Orleans Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association
• Maritime Law Association of the United States

Experience:

• Gabarick v. Laurin Maritime
• Lejano v. Bandak
• Marinechance v. Sebastian
• Francisco v. Stolt